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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.41, 1,166.40 and 557.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.41, 1,166.40 and 557.96 is: 836.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.41 : 1,166.40 = 557.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.41/1,166.40 = 557.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.41x = 1,166.40 × 557.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.41x = 650,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,798.71/778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.06

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